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See moreFirst published in 1939, this novel obliquely evokes the gathering storm of Berlin before and during the rise to power of the Nazis. Events are seen through the eyes of a series of individuals, whose lives are all about to be ruined.
'Brilliant sketches of a society in decay' George Orwell
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The best prose writer in English - Gore Vidal
As Cabaret returns to the West End, revisit the KitKat Club in the book that introduced Sally Bowles to the world.
Set in the 1930s, Goodbye to Berlin is the novella that inspired Cabaret, evoking the glamour and sleaze, excess and repression of Berlin society. Isherwood shows the lives of people under threat from the rise of the Nazis - a wealthy Jewish heiress, Natalia Landauer, a gay couple, Peter and Otto, and an English upper-class waif, the divinely decadent Sally Bowles.
Brilliant sketches of a society in decay - George Orwell
Isherwood is a master of the emotionally cathartic moment, funny and perspicacious - Evening Standard
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Goodbye to Berlin has been highly praised for its vivid portrayal of Weimar-era Berlin, capturing both its energy and underlying tensions. Critics have lauded Isherwood's skill in creating emotionally impactful moments, balancing humour with deep insight. It is considered a masterpiece that immerses readers in a dynamic and turbulent period, akin to overhearing captivating stories amidst the buzz of a lively bar.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780749390549
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 November 1989
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 194g
Pages: 272
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About the Author
Christopher Isherwood was born in 1904 and moved to America where he took up formal citizenship in 1946. His many famous works include Mr Norris Changes Trains and Goodbye to Berlin.
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